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In this month's Around the Kitchen Table, Marci Konecny won a copy of Too Hot to Handle, a Fiona Silk Mystery by Mary Jane Maffini

Deb Forbes is the winner of the Mystery Lovers Kitchen tote bag from this month's Around the Kitchen Table

Congratulations to Autumn Trapani who won a copy of Mary Jane Maffini's TOO HOT TO HANDLE, a Fiona Silk Mystery.

Congratulations to Sharon F, who won a copy of For Cheddar or Worse, A Cheese Shop Mystery.

Congratulations to Marilyn, who has won a copy of Rhys Bowen's ON HER MAJESTY'S FRIGHTFULLY SECRET SERVICE!

Congratulations to MamaHen who won a choice of book from Daryl Wood Gerber aka Avery Aames.

Congratulations to our 7th Anniversary Photo Contest Winners: Jennifer M, Jana B, Erika L, Nancy S, and Lorraine A! Thanks to ALL for participating. What a blast!!! Here's to lots more years for the MLK gang.

Congratulations to Margo B.and Becky (at) Becky's Place who won gift cards for commenting on blogger Cozy Up with Kathy (Kaminski's) guest post.

Congratulations to 33Wynter who has won a copy of SOWED TO DEATH by Peg Cochran.Congratulations to Diane H. (profhollister at gmail dot com) who has won a copy of SOWED TO DEATH by Peg Cochran.Congratulations to Kelly Braun (Gaelicark at yahoo dot com) who has won a copy of No Farm, No Foul by Peg Cochran!Congratulations to Pat D.patdupuy(at)yahoo who has won a copy of SOWED TO DEATH by Peg Cochran

Congratulations to Judy Weaver, who's won a copy of KALE TO THE QUEEN by Nell Hampton (who is also Nancy Parra)!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

My favorite meal of the day is without a doubt:BREAKFAST.I am pretty much nonfunctional if I don't havesomething besides coffee (which is also critical to mygood mental health) within a half hour of assuming avertical position.

And what is not to love about breakfast food?Scrambled eggs, bacon, pancakes, biscuits, fruit cups, yogurt,oatmeal, croissants, coffee, tea, juice of any type, sausages...needI continue? I love breakfast! So much so that we frequently have itfor dinner!

Now one of my absolute favorite foods for breakfast is waffles!Big fluffy, lemon zested waffles sprinkled with powdered sugarthat melt in your mouth as soon as they touch you tongue.I could eat a half dozen -- easily. Fortunately, the dudes lovethem, too, so it is highly unlikely that I will ever get the opportunityto eat a half dozen all by myself.

Here is my waffle recipe inspired by the beignets (ben-YAY) at theCafe Du Monde in New Orleans, a place that should be oneveryone's bucket list in my opinion. If you have not had one oftheir beignets (it's essentially a fritter) covered in powered sugar,you must definitely go -- right now -- and make sure you have asteaming cup of their coffee to go with it.

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, sodaand salt. Make a well in the center. In another bowl, mix togetheregg yolks, milk, oil, lemon zest, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredientsand mix until moist but still lumpy. In a small bowl beat the egg whitesuntil stiff peaks form. Fold into the waffle batter, do not over mix.Pour onto a preheated and greased waffle iron. Cook according tothe manufacturer's directions. I have a VillaWare Belgian waffle ironwith a handy light that goes on and off to tell me when they're done.Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve! Delicious! Now I am not theonly waffle lover at the kitchen, so be sure to check out Krista's priorpost on the scrumptious Waffles Banana Foster!

Julie’s first book in the Manor of Murder Mystery series, Grace Under Pressure (starred review in Publishers Weekly!), debuts June 1st! To help launch the book and to celebrate its release, she's running a very special contest: Pre-order Grace Under Pressure any time before May 31, 2010, and you're eligible to win a $25 gift certificate from Mystery Lovers Bookshop! (and if you've already pre-ordered, you just need to let Julie know!) No receipts required. Just email Julie at JulieHyzy@gmail.com with the date that you pre-ordered and the name of the bookstore you ordered it from, and your name goes in! (Please put "CONTEST" in the subject header. Thanks!)